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2018 Defensive Line
- Thread starter ahoelsken
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Come on, man. Don’t start a thread like this. You scared the **** out of me. Just ask in the general thread. 
Javy and spring ball has never been discussed on here before, I am sure.
SerenityBuff
Well-Known Member
There has been a lot of good news about Javier this off season. Specifically about his conditioning and strength work. Here is some stuff from Howell's recent articles. He should have a much better year two. Also, he's changed his number to 33, which looks better on him than 9.
"Edwards went from 390 pounds in January of 2017 to a much leaner - and stronger - 335 now.
"He's a stronger human being pound for pound," Wilson said. "He's done a much better job with everything that we've asked him to do."
http://www.buffzone.com/football-cubuffs/ci_31932478/buffs-lines-have-had-productive-offseason
"Impressive work
True sophomore Laviska Shenault is not only the strongest receiver on the team, he's one of the strongest players on the entire roster.
Shenault, who is 6-foot-1, 220 pounds, squats nearly 500 pounds and has a goal of getting to 550 before his CU career is over. By comparison, defensive lineman Javier Edwards and offensive lineman Jake Moretti posted squats of 550 and 525, respectively, in April.
Shenault is in a lifting group that includes Moretti and center Colby Pursell, who squatted 505 in April.
"He's special," Wilson said of Shenault. "Viska's a freak."
http://www.buffzone.com/football-cu...e-emphasizing-leadership-buffs-this-offseason
"Edwards went from 390 pounds in January of 2017 to a much leaner - and stronger - 335 now.
"He's a stronger human being pound for pound," Wilson said. "He's done a much better job with everything that we've asked him to do."
http://www.buffzone.com/football-cubuffs/ci_31932478/buffs-lines-have-had-productive-offseason
"Impressive work
True sophomore Laviska Shenault is not only the strongest receiver on the team, he's one of the strongest players on the entire roster.
Shenault, who is 6-foot-1, 220 pounds, squats nearly 500 pounds and has a goal of getting to 550 before his CU career is over. By comparison, defensive lineman Javier Edwards and offensive lineman Jake Moretti posted squats of 550 and 525, respectively, in April.
Shenault is in a lifting group that includes Moretti and center Colby Pursell, who squatted 505 in April.
"He's special," Wilson said of Shenault. "Viska's a freak."
http://www.buffzone.com/football-cu...e-emphasizing-leadership-buffs-this-offseason
ahoelsken
Well-Known Member
There has been a lot of good news about Javier this off season. Specifically about his conditioning and strength work. Here is some stuff from Howell's recent articles. He should have a much better year two. Also, he's changed his number to 33, which looks better on him than 9.
"Edwards went from 390 pounds in January of 2017 to a much leaner - and stronger - 335 now.
"He's a stronger human being pound for pound," Wilson said. "He's done a much better job with everything that we've asked him to do."
http://www.buffzone.com/football-cubuffs/ci_31932478/buffs-lines-have-had-productive-offseason
"Impressive work
True sophomore Laviska Shenault is not only the strongest receiver on the team, he's one of the strongest players on the entire roster.
Shenault, who is 6-foot-1, 220 pounds, squats nearly 500 pounds and has a goal of getting to 550 before his CU career is over. By comparison, defensive lineman Javier Edwards and offensive lineman Jake Moretti posted squats of 550 and 525, respectively, in April.
Shenault is in a lifting group that includes Moretti and center Colby Pursell, who squatted 505 in April.
"He's special," Wilson said of Shenault. "Viska's a freak."
http://www.buffzone.com/football-cu...e-emphasizing-leadership-buffs-this-offseason
That's probably the highlight of the offseason-he's gotta be able to consistently take on double teams for the sake of the entire line.
Did some editing.
To the question in the OP:
http://www.buffzone.com/football-cubuffs/ci_31734564/slimmer-javier-edwards-better-buffs
This spring, Edwards is just under 340 pounds and feeling much better than at any time during 2017.
"It's a good feeling when you wake up in the morning and you see the body changing," he said. "It motivates you to keep going right."
On the field, Edwards is hoping to make a bigger impact at nose tackle, and he's already seeing the benefits of his weight loss.
"It definitely makes me feel like I can play more," he said. "I can do more things, I can be more versatile. I just can help the team more."
To the question in the OP:
http://www.buffzone.com/football-cubuffs/ci_31734564/slimmer-javier-edwards-better-buffs
This spring, Edwards is just under 340 pounds and feeling much better than at any time during 2017.
"It's a good feeling when you wake up in the morning and you see the body changing," he said. "It motivates you to keep going right."
On the field, Edwards is hoping to make a bigger impact at nose tackle, and he's already seeing the benefits of his weight loss.
"It definitely makes me feel like I can play more," he said. "I can do more things, I can be more versatile. I just can help the team more."
DrunkRalphie
Well-Known Member
Fire MacIntyre?
Can always count on you for solid contributions on this board!
Yeah, but what about Javier's Posterior Chain issues?
At least he didn't call anyone a bitch in this thread
Did I call someone a bitch?
Not you. The resident drunk
DrunkRalphie
Well-Known Member
Allbuffs, serious business.
I'll be your pisschrist if you need me to be.
I'll be your pisschrist if you need me to be.
Didn't that comment relate to both lines having the type of strength & leverage to move the line of scrimmage (as opposed to relying solely on shooting gaps on D and stretch/pull influence blocking on O)?
I never saw it in full context. You may be right. 3-4 NTs don’t usually “slide” along LOS. Video of his hand speed was impressive. Those kinds of shots can neutralize a center. Keep center off his body. Phil Steele had him second team all P12!!??!!
I think we'd all like to do that.
ahoelsken
Well-Known Member
Hmmm......Give me a 3-4 NT who can occupy two lineman more times than not and I'm happy.
Would be huge if that happened.
Yes. That’s their job. But not by sliding or slanting. You do that by zero technique.
ahoelsken
Well-Known Member
He struggled to do that last year-baby steps i guess.
Yep. I think he likes Drake. And likewise.
Everybody loves the Drake!
BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
Key to the defense, imo
Chuck Fairbanks didn't.
pcbuff
Well-Known Member
I read this as he holds the line and creates a pile. Not a speed rush attacking gaps, but a absorb two guys while not giving ground. Another way to say this would be that he has two gap responsibility, making the backers free to absorb around the log jam in the middle.
For me, this is the essential piece of a three man line. When you have the guy that makes it work it is awesome. When you don’t, the defense doesn’t work. Unfortunately this has been a position of need for the Buffs more often than not.
8Jah
Well-Known Member
That is what I think Parcells called his "world problem." The problem being that there are very few two gap 3-4 NTs in the world who can play at that level.
pcbuff
Well-Known Member
It’s not a coincidence that our defense was elite Tupou senior year. I am amazed CU runs this D some years. It emphasized our weakness in line recruiting.